Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham Technical College, also referred to as BTC or Bellingham Tech, is located in Bellingham, Washington, United States. It was established in the year 1957. Initially, it was known as Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. The campus spreads over an area of more than 20 acres.

Bellingham Technical College offers over 50 associate degrees and certificate programs. Students can choose from courses in various areas of study including construction and engineering technology, fisheries and aquaculture, health careers and child & family studies, electro-mechanical technology, manufacturing and industrial technology, culinary arts, management, business and computer technology, and welding technology.

The students of Bellingham Technical College participate in the Student Council, which is governed by an Executive Committee.

Campus Location

3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225-1599
USA
Main Tel: (360) 752-7000
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in hospitality, nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, and engineering technician.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Racially diverse student body.
High male/female ratio.
Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	320	22
Associate	270	25
1-2 year certificate	144	13

Students

Student enrollment was 2,896 in 2007-2008 (1,887 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 3,258
Books and supplies	$ 945

Financial Aid: Bellingham Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Bellingham Technical College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Dakota County Technical College	Rosemount, MN	2,864
2	Gwinnett Technical College	Lawrenceville, GA	4,789
3	Columbus Technical College	Columbus, GA	3,604
4	Southwestern Community College	Sylva, NC	2,040
5	Lakes Region Community College	Laconia, NH	1,098
6	Pennsylvania Highlands Community College	Johnstown, PA	1,358
7	Clover Park Technical College	Lakewood, WA	9,829
8	Johnson State College	Johnson, VT	1,867
9	NHTI-Concord's Community College	Concord, NH	3,572
10	Blackfeet Community College	Browning, MT	471

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (25 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (40 awarded)

Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (25 awarded)

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (9 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (47 awarded)

Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

HOSPITALITY (12 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (1 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (61 awarded)

Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (147 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (238 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded)

Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded)

Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist

PRODUCTION TRADES (44 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

TRANSPORTATION (39 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation